New blog up Let’s engage in a little body talk! A couple weeks ago my dad came to me with a blog topic. Not only did I consider this the cutest thing ever, but I was shocked because he wanted me to talk about body image. Like most father-daughter relationships that I know, my dad never really talked to me about body-image or expressed concern over his own, but welcoming him into my health and wellness world changed that, which I think is pretty special. Link in bio #bodypositivity

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“Success isn’t about being busy. One must take time to reflect; notice your strengths, but pay attention to your weaknesses; for your weaknesses tell you what it is that you must overcome in order to reach your fullest potential.”

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Seeing as the only cable I have in the morning is @marilyndenis I find myself watching her show almost everyday. She has some incredible guests with awesome recipes, tips & tricks, & fashion advice! Maybe one day I can aspire to be a guest on her show & share my knowledge of food with the world as well. A girl can dream, right? Yesterday was all about bowls & skin health. It was very informative & inspired me to create something fun & different I hadn’t tried. We all know bowls are all the rage currently. For their creative potential, the chance to utilize our artistic license, the variation of foods that can be included, how much fun they are to build, & for the simple but usually overlooked fact that they’re great for portion control! Yesterday I went and found all of the seemingly obscure ingredients I needed to meld together a couple of different recipes that looked enticing to me. Alas! They were all items I’d wanted in my pantry for years anyways. Now I had an excuse to peruse the shelves of the new @wholefoods in #northvancouver. My significant other was not into eating meat from the sea for the majority of his life so far, until, of course, he met me! I did my thing & introduced him to all of the amazing foods my father’s pallet passed down to me. It’s safe to say he now loves fish (fresh of course! Or god forbid...) & is able to take part in the poké movement. That being said, we did a quick search for ahi tuna and weren’t able to find a great source in such a short amount of time, so we used tofu, as did the chef on the show I had watched previously that day. What came out of this day was amazing and & I now have another fantastic recipe to add to my repertoire!

Feeding mind, body and soul 🧠‍♀️ I’m so passionate about holistic health and wellness that these kinds of books keep me absorbed for hours the key takeaway point that I’ve found most prominent while reading Brain Food is something that I’m already incredibly passionate about - looking at our minds and bodies is from a HOLISTIC approach as a deeply integrated and connected system 🧘🏽‍♀️ •
A key point that is frequently emphasised throughout this book is that one has to pay attention to not just *what* we consume, but *how* we consume it for example: whole, real foods are considered to be superior to supplements because they react completely differently within the body nutrients from food are far more readily absorbed because they act in synergy with one another within our bodies in a manner that supplements simply can’t ‍♀️ •

Not mentioned in the pages but something I believe is really important when speaking about *how* we consume food: you create a vibrational relationship with your food based on the way you eat it and your approach towards it. Your body, digestion, absorption and nourishment will all be affected by the way you *feel* when you take that mouthful. I’m so passionate about eating intuitively, listening to my body and creating healthy and happy emotions regarding what I’m consuming. After all - we are what we eat. So let’s be nourishing, wholesome and vibrant let’s eat mindfully, with gratitude and love - for the goodness in our bowls but most importantly for ourselves

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If you’re at all concerned about your health, if you have any sensitivities or conditions, if you’ve truffled with illness, or if you’re just concerned about prevention, then it’s critical to avoid as many triggers and instigators as possible. Your body needs every level of support so it can heal and then maintain optimal health.
These are the foods you should try and avoid while healing: corn eggs soy canola oil dairy pork gluten msg farmed fish
I know this list seems huge but don’t get overwhelmed. Take it one step at a time and you don’t have to be perfect. At least now you have to knowledge. You’re worth protecting. It’s time you had control and informed choice over what enters your body. Happy healing

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One of the most shocking things that I learned as I went through my Nutrition Certification Training Program was that animal protein acted as a catalyst for cancer cell growth and expansion within the human body (other mammal species as well)
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Cancer Rates indicate Dietary + Environmental factors. This means that genetics do not play as large of a role as we have been led to believe. Our mind also plays a very significant role in our healing and obtaining optimal health as well
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Animal Proteins
-Initiate Type 1 Diabetes
-Elevate Blood Cholesterol Levels
-Enhance likelihood of Osteoporosis + a myriad of other chronic and acute illnesses
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When experimentation was being done on animals ()seeing the correlation between animal protein and high cancer rates, here is what they found when comparing high amounts of ANIMAL protein Vs PLANT protein20% Casein (cows milk) promoted cancer20% soy NOR wheat promoted cancer- no cancer from the Plant Based Food sources
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So what can we do?Replace Dairy Milk with a Nut Milk source— Hemp, Almond, Cashew, Coconut, etcDramatically reduce your meat consumption and make the transition to eating Plant BasedBe sure to eat an entirely Plant Based Breakfast. Include your favorite fruits, nuts and grains!Purchase cleaners and household items that are more GREEN! What this means is that they will contain less chemicals and carcinogens that compromise our cellular health
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I hope you find this informative. As I progress on my spiritual journey I now see the immense impact our mind has on our healing process as well. Envision yourself in good health and be kind to yourself as you grow, evolve and become your best version

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It’s cocktail season, but that doesn’t mean you have to drink empty calories. Alcohol in moderation is not taboo in healthy cultures around the world, but what are you adding to it? Excess sugar, chemicals, fake colouring, and preservatives are the usual culprits in mixed drinks (and the syrups you buy to make your own even). Make some upgrades by using one part organic cane sugar, one part water and boil. Then refrigerate up to a month. Or better yet, maple syrup or honey! You won’t need to add much.
Simple, healthy margarita: club soda, dash of maple syrup, tequila , and freshly squeezed lime to taste. With salted rim of course. #oilhoneyhealth#healthydrink#margarita#summerfeels#holisticnutrition#funinthesun

If you can’t even pronounce the words on the ingredient list...do you really feel comfortable eating it or is it just cool because it’s “what you’ve always done”?

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Cacao Nibs anyone?‍♀️ How do you prefer to use these bitter, chocolatey, antioxidant rich, little nuggets of nutrient gold? •
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•I personally love them as a topping to add a little bit of crunch and a whole lot of nutritious love to the body

The last few weeks I have found my workout recovery to be really slow- achey bones, stiff joints, muscle soreness. I wanted to supplement with something natural, and after a bit of research I came across this gem: MSM.
MSM is a naturally occurring form of sulphur found in fresh food and plants Sulphur is also present in every cell in our body, and is considered an essential dietary mineral.
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MSM helps the body to form new joint and muscle tissue, and lowers inflammation in the body. The quicker inflammation disappears, the faster muscles recover ️‍♀️ .
I have noticed a significant difference in both my recovery time and achey joints after supplementing with this for 1 month. This stuff will support your joint and bone health. I use @nuanaturals MSM and I love It

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What did you eat for breakfast today? Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Smoothie bowls keep me energized throughout the morning, giving me the best cognitive functioning to start my day!

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repost @shindymua | Fair & Lovely & similar messages have always been "a must-have in Asian & African homes" . .
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But these brilliant humans in the UK will obviously put an end this toxic message. Say no? Not alone but together with so many others popping up all over IG.
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Creamy adaptogenic avocado pudding with coconut milk kefir
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One of my favourite snacks is homemade avocado chocolate pudding. I love it as it is rich in magnesium and good quality fats, naturally sweetened and super filling! I put my own spin to it this time and added @puricawellness Complete 360 powder. #puricawellness developed this synergistic organic blend of Ashwagandha and 8 other micronized medicinal mushrooms: sun mushroom, reishi, maitake, lions mane, chaga, shiitake, cordyceps, and coriolis. Those of you that know me know I am OBSESSED with #medicinalmushrooms. They help manage stress, while improving immunity, sleep and brainpower. I add them to elixirs, smoothies, teas, and all kinds of other recipes.
This product is the perfect formulation for a balanced lifestyle and optimized health.
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Thanks to @vistamagCanada for sending me this amazing product. #puricawellness#purica#vistaambassador

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Gorgeous looking breakfast and lovely post from @foodmoodment.#Repost
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Mmmm yogurt bowl. I honestly prefer savoury foods for breakfast, but lately I've been craving fruit ALL THE TIME. This definitely makes sense as the weather becomes hotter and we start eating attuned to the season.
Full fat yogurt (probiotics! for gut=brain health) with organic strawberries (remember this is #1 on EWG's list of foods with highest pesticide content), bananas, raspberries, sunflower seeds, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
Berries contain antioxidants which help with neurogenesis (it makes your brain cells grow!) Yay memory Nuts and seeds contain vitamin E which is a major antioxidant that reduces free radical damage (linked to aging). Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, deficiencies have been correlated to many mental health conditions.
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#Bellybutton healing helps improve your gut health by removing toxins, getting your organs fit and healthy! We do these exercises on the daily. Come to one of our classes today!

This was one of my favorite infographics to make because there is SO much conflicting information out there and i want to help shed some light & hopefully clear the air!⠀⠀
⠀⠀Holistic Health and Nutrition is becoming more and more popular these days (which, as a Holistic Nutritionist in training - i think is awesome).⠀⠀
⠀⠀In Holistic Nutrition, we focus on the body's innate intelligence and ability to heal itself & achieve balance.⠀⠀
⠀⠀There are many very well known diet protocols out there to help people heal hormone imbalances, blood sugar issues etc.⠀⠀
⠀⠀But the thing is - HEALING protocols are often confused with WEIGHT LOSS diets. (AND by the way - I really don't like the term "DIET" ... but I digress).⠀⠀
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This has lead to ....⠀⠀
⠀⠀#1 some fitness folks believing that diets like keto, auto-immune protocol etc are a bunch of BS because "only calories matter".⠀⠀
⠀⠀#2 on the other hand - many holistic peeps will say "it's all about bringing the body back in to balance, calories don't matter as much as you think"⠀⠀
⠀⠀ As someone who is BOTH a Personal Trainer & a Holistic Nutritionist (in training), I can tell you that BOTH sides are right... in fact much of this is just a big misunderstanding!⠀⠀
⠀⠀The thing is, people confused HEALING protocols with WEIGHT LOSS Protocols. And this is often because - if someone who has hormone imbalances for example, goes on a hormone balancing protocol - THEY might lose weight because they have BALANCED their hormones. BUT if someone without hormone imbalances, follows the same protocol and doesn't address calories/portion control - they likely won't have the same result.⠀⠀
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Does this make sense?⠀⠀
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When it comes to weight loss, calories & hormones (& digestion) are super important, if not THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS.⠀⠀
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Sometimes, you have to focus on ADDRESSING any hormone/digestion issues BEFORE the body is able to effectively lose weight.⠀⠀
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If you don't believe you have any gut/hormone/digestion issues and weight loss is your #1 goal - then it's important to note that there are no "miracle" diets out there and that calories/portion control is KEY.⠀⠀
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Questions? Post 'em below!

The poly unsaturated fats that you eat will dictate what your cell membranes are made out of. Omega-3 (EPA) fats are anti-inflammatory where as Omega-6 arachidonic acid (AA) is pro-inflammatory because of the signalling ecosanoids that they release. Both of these fatty acids are essential but it all comes down to #balance. These fatty acids compete for presence on the cell membrane so when you eat a disproportionately large amount of omega 6 AA that will put you into an inflammatory state in which your health will suffer and you will have a difficult time burning fat and putting on muscle. The problem is that studies show most North Americans eat close to a 25 to 1 ratio of #omega6 to #omega3 where we should be eating closer to an equal 1 to 1 ratio that our bodies have evolved and thrived on for millennia. One of the very first things I do with anybody is fix their EPA to AA ratio by getting rid of all high sources of inflammatory omega 6’s such as grains, processed, refined foods and vegetable oils while simultaneously adding sources of anti-inflammatory omega 3. Simply doing this or even just adding a high dose #fishoil usually results in feeling better, improved health and a 1-2% drop in bodyfat within 2 weeks.

If you ever feel sluggish (the “itis”) after a meal, you’ve eaten the wrong thing. Remember, you should always feel energized & ready to go! Anybody ready for a nap after eating?

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We talk about RESPECT often. How crucial it is to respect others, our elders, our differences as humans. What if we used the word respect with regards to food? What if we decided to honour and respect what we ate and how it made us feel in our bodies? Would we choose food differently?
Thoughts for your day.
Eat well. Fell good.

Milk Thistle is notable for its liver detoxification abilities. Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. Modern society, with its polluted air and chemically loaded food and drinks, can be particularly stressful on the liver. Milk thistle is a powerful herb with a proven ability to protect, detoxify and rejuvenate your liver. Here’s how to use milk thistle for liver detoxification and the best milk thistle extract to use for a healthy liver.

Confession:
I may be addicted to smoothies and smoothie bowls since ...2012. I figured I’d get sick of them over time... but nope! Never !
Quick to make and oh so yummy, I’m addicted for life I made this yummy mango green smoothie bowl for day 1 of our 7 day ditch sugar challenge and I was full for 4.5 hours. I always make sure to have plenty of healthy fat and good quality protein in my breakfast meal which helps to keep me full and balance my blood sugar first thing in the morning

you are not broken
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Today, on the @thefemaleexperiencepodcast, we end our series on anxiety by answering YOUR questions (the episode is LIVE now!)
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We could feel the hopelessness in these questions deeply- people thought they needed to “fix” themselves, thought that they were unrecognizable to loved ones, thought that they had failed because their anxiety kept coming back. •
We hope that we did a good job at getting this point across: YOU ARE NOT BROKEN
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Your anxiety is there for a reason. It’s a signal from your body that something is off. Our bodies are smart, and they want to protect us. When you shift your perspective and look at your anxiety as a warning sign that something in your life is out of balance, you can learn to be grateful for it. Even thankful that your body is signaling something to you, so you can heal!
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We can’t stress enough that mindset is everything! It’s the hardest, but most rewarding part of this journey
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If you or a loved one suffers from anxiety, I highly recommend listening to this series- all three episodes are out now! •
Please let us know what you think and keep the DMs, questions, + comments coming- we love hearing from you guys!
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On another note, it’s Thursday which means we are one day closer to a long weekend- what’s on everyone’s agenda?! I’m doing a lot of matcha drinking + relaxing in the sun

Tag a friend who is interested in taking charge of their mental health and nutrition, to shed that stubborn emotional weight!

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This Asian Chicken Collard Green Wrap is the perfect summertime lunch If you are looking for a way to freshen up your lunch time routine, then you need to try this. Adding variety into your diet on a weekly and daily basis is such a great way to ensure you are getting a wide variety of nutrients in your diet. Did you know eating a variety of foods can even help better your gut health? Here are the deets
Take two beautiful collard green leaves and fill with roasted chicken + daikon + carrots + broccoli sprouts (My current FAV ), and avocado. Top everything off with a paleo almond butter sauce (Recipe TBD- still working on the final recipe) & Organic Siracha Sauce. Wrap it all up and enjoyyyy Who is ready for the holiday weekend to kick off summer ‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️‍♀️

Meet Sheri, our Holistic Nutritionist, joining our Team next week!!
Sheri McConaghie is the founder of Ananda Nutrition, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach.
A graduate of York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and of The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Sheri’s goal is to help individuals find and correct root causes of symptoms which will result in long-lasting changes and a new relationship to food and living.
Her passion is fuelled by the hope to inspire others to live a healthier, happier life.
Sheri lives in Toronto with Jack (her fluffy white canine companion). When she is not working, she enjoys being in the outdoors, doing yoga, reading and spending quality time with friends.
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Hold your scroll. Let’s talk about limiting beliefs for a minute.
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First and foremost, what are they? They’re the perpetual thoughts that tell us we aren’t good enough, aren’t worthy enough, aren’t ENOUGH. Period. Oftentimes, we don’t realize how debilitating they are.
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For many of us, we let our limiting beliefs dictate our day-to-day lives. More so, we let them influence our entire being. They’re the reason we don’t ask for that well-earned raise, leave a job that isn’t fulfilling, or walk away from a relationship that doesn’t serve us. We’d rather remain within arm’s reach of the perimeter of our comfort zone than actually leave it. Because, well, that’s easier. Safer. Reliable.
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However, what if I told you that those limiting beliefs — the thoughts that keep you constrained and restricted — aren’t actually real? Aren’t actually true? They’re imaginary. They’re deceitful. But because of what we read and what we’re told, we can’t help but *think* they ARE true.
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So, here’s what you can do. A) Recognize the limiting belief for what it is. Write it down: “A limiting belief I have about myself is ______.” B) Hone in on your intuition; it is likely telling you that your limiting belief isn’t actually true. C) Understand that there’s an action associated with the limiting belief. For example, you could set up a meeting with your boss to tell her / him you’re deserving of a raise. D) Put that action to work. Set up that meeting. E) Evaluate the success or failure of that action. If it’s a success (i.e. you get the raise!), cross out that limiting belief in your notebook. Onto the next.
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Now, if it’s a failure, that DOESN’T mean your limiting belief is true. Instead, it just means you need to re-shape your course of action. In other words, go back to the drawing board.
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Whatever your limiting beliefs are, know that you’re not alone. We all have them. But we all have the power to push past them — there’s just a bit of courage required.
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{Mulberry Familia} Did you know that there is a fruit that has an opening to allow wasps to lay their eggs? It’s true and its the fig! True story, I was in an ecology course in college. The professor had us eat a Fig Newton and later revealed after the class; that, the “seeds” were possibly wasp eggs. Are you kidding me?!? Well that did not stop my love for figs. Where do they lay these eggs?! Figs have a small opening called the ostiole in the center of the fig and is perfect for communication with the environment . I remember this clearly from my childhood, our fig tree would be swarmed with wasps. You’re probably getting a bit grossed out at this, but this member of the Mulberry family has a range of health benefits that can’t be ignored! Figs are an amazing source of potassium, which is important in regulating metabolic function, lowers insulin and controls blood pressure. Figs are a great source of fiber for digestive health. Now in the East, we look at figs as important for fertility. The color makes it good for Kidney Qi and even more interesting they look like the shape of breasts. This thought has merit here in the west! A prospective study demonstrated that it protects against breast cancer in post-menopausal woman. There you go! The health benefits of figs! Happy Thursday! Cheers to boosting longevity, resilience and vitality through figs! www.myocupuncture.com #figs#farmersmarket#wholefoods#whole30#mothersmarket#paleo#primal#rawvegan#vegan#plantbased#cancer#eatclean#holisticnutrition#acupuncture#chinesemedicine#chiropractic#meditation#yogi#crossfit#yoga#triathlon#surf#cycle#newportbeach#huntingtonbeach#costamesa#lagunabeach#oc

This week I wanted to talk about high cholesterol, what it is and what can help if you have high levels. So, what is cholesterol? .
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Cholesterol is a waxy-like substance that our body produces on its own. Our liver and intestines produce about 80% of the cholesterol we need and we get about 20% from our diet. Cholesterol is important to our bodies as it helps produce hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, helps make vitamin D, bile acids, and a building block in cell membrane production. Excess cholesterol is carried back to the liver by high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and excreted. Not all excess cholesterol is carried by high-density lipoproteins, and that’s where the problems begin. There are low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the bloodstream as well. These proteins bind to cholesterol and deliver them to tissues and form plaques in blood vessels. Very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) carry triglycerides to tissues.
So if we only need 20% of cholesterol from our food, why do we consume so much cholesterol on a daily basis? If your diet is not primarily plant-based, you are like consuming more than the needed intake of cholesterol from animal-based products. .
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For more on this click the link in my bio.
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https://www.moniquediltz.com/blog/optimize-your-health-high-cholesterol
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